Systems Engineer - Sensing

About SesameAt Sesame, we envision a world where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, making interactions with computers feel intuitive and human. Our mission is to create groundbreaking voice agents that enhance everyday experiences. Our talented team comprises trailblazers from Oculus, Ubiquity6, and industry giants like Meta, Google, and Apple, bringing extensive knowledge in both hardware and software. Join us in crafting a future where technology truly comes to life.About the RoleAs an Audio Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative smart wearable devices with exceptional audio capabilities. We seek a skilled engineer to define, calibrate, assess, and deliver high-fidelity speech reproduction and spatial audio capture systems.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and release of consumer electronics that set new standards for audio performance, either independently or with guidance from the Audio Lead.Translate Product Level Requirement Documents into precise audio system and transducer specifications that ensure product excellence.Design, evaluate, and enhance real-time audio capture and rendering systems.Investigate and adopt cutting-edge technologies to improve audio system integration.Stay updated with emerging technologies and establish benchmarks for optimal user experience.Contribute to system architecture discussions, including algorithms and tools, and oversee their implementation.Assess third-party audio technologies and remain informed about industry advancements.Understand the trade-offs related to various DSP and ML approaches for embedded solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in audio solutions.Support factory testing and product builds throughout the development lifecycle.Essential Qualifications:Minimum of 4 years of experience in audio hardware development.Proficient in designing, calibrating, and testing microphone arrays and real-time audio capture systems.Demonstrated success in developing comprehensive audio solutions that encompass acoustics, transducers, and DSP technologies.

Role Overview realchemistry is seeking an Audio Engineer focused on sound innovation. This role supports projects aimed at transforming the healthcare landscape through advanced audio technology. What You Will Do Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver audio solutions for a range of projects Apply current tools and techniques to achieve high-quality sound production Contribute to the creation and implementation of new audio approaches that support project goals Locations Boston, Massachusetts Carmel, Indiana Chicago, Illinois Lambertville, New Jersey Remote, USA San Francisco, California Water Street, New York

Zyphra is an innovative artificial intelligence company located in the heart of San Francisco, California.The Opportunity:Join our dynamic team as a Research Engineer - Audio & Speech Models, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing Zyphra’s Audio Team. You will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge open-source text-to-speech and audio models. Your contributions will span the full spectrum of the model training process, from data collection and processing to the design of innovative architectures and training approaches.Your Responsibilities:Conduct large-scale audio training operationsOptimize the performance of our training infrastructureCollect, process, and evaluate audio datasetsImplement architectural and methodological improvements through rigorous testingWhat We Seek:A strong research mindset with the ability to navigate projects from ideation to implementation and documentation.Proficiency in rapid prototyping and implementation, allowing for swift experimentation.Effective collaboration skills in a fast-paced research environment.A quick learner who is eager to embrace and implement new concepts.Excellent communication abilities, enabling you to contribute to both research and engineering tasks at scale.Preferred Qualifications:Expertise in training audio models, such as text-to-speech, ASR, speech-to-speech, or emotion recognition.Experience with training audio autoencoders.Solid understanding of signal processing, particularly in audio.Familiarity with diffusion models, consistency models, or GANs.Experience with large-scale (multi-node) GPU training environments.Strong understanding of experimental methodologies for conducting rigorous tests and ablations.Interest in large-scale, parallel data processing pipelines.Competence in PyTorch and Python programming.Experience contributing to large, established codebases with rapid adaptation.

Join Our Innovative Team at David AIDavid AI is pioneering the audio data research landscape. We adopt a rigorous R&D methodology for developing datasets that parallels the standards upheld by leading AI laboratories. Our vision is to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday experiences, with audio serving as the perfect conduit. The evolution of audio AI is rapidly unfolding, yet the availability of high-quality training data remains a critical challenge. This is where David AI steps in.Founded in 2024 by a talented group of former engineers and operators from Scale AI, we have quickly become a trusted partner to numerous FAANG companies and AI research labs. Recently, we secured $50 million in a Series B funding round with notable investors, including Meritech, NVIDIA, and Alt Capital.Our culture is built on sharp intellect, humility, ambition, and a close-knit community. We invite exceptional minds in research, engineering, product development, and operations to join us as we advance the field of audio AI.Research Team OverviewAt David AI, we are convinced that superior model capabilities stem from high-quality, differentiated data. Our research team is dedicated to conducting ambitious, long-term studies into audio technology while collaborating with both internal and external partners to implement cutting-edge research insights into practical applications.Your Role as a Founding Audio AI Research EngineerIn this position, you will establish the research framework that influences how premier AI labs develop their audio models. You will have access to a top-tier team of human AI trainers, robust computing resources, and the autonomy to shape your research agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and implement comprehensive evaluation frameworks for assessing audio AI capabilities in areas such as speech, emotion detection, conversational dynamics, and acoustic patterns.Investigate and prototype innovative methodologies for audio quality assessment, automated labeling, and optimizing data collection processes.Design focused data collection pipelines aimed at capturing novel, high-value audio capabilities.Develop automated systems for ongoing classifier enhancement and prompt engineering evaluation.Assess cutting-edge models and formulate actionable research strategies.Publish your findings in prestigious conferences.

Join David AIAt David AI, we are pioneering the audio data research landscape. Our research and development approach to data ensures that we deliver datasets with the same precision and rigor that leading AI labs apply to their models. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday life, leveraging audio as a key channel. As we witness advancements in audio AI and the emergence of new use cases, we recognize that high-quality training data is the critical component. This is where David AI steps in.Founded in 2024 by a group of former engineers and operators from Scale AI, we have rapidly established partnerships with major FAANG companies and AI labs. Recently, we secured a $50M Series B funding round from prominent investors including Meritech, NVIDIA, Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, and First Round Capital.Our team is sharp, humble, and ambitious. We are on the lookout for talented individuals in research, engineering, product management, and operations to join us in our mission to redefine the audio AI landscape.About Our Machine Learning TeamOur Machine Learning team operates at the forefront of innovative research and practical application, transforming raw audio into high-quality data for top AI labs and enterprises. We manage the entire machine learning lifecycle—from exploring novel speech processing algorithms to deploying models that handle terabytes of audio data daily.Your RoleAs an Applied ML Engineer at David AI, you will develop state-of-the-art speech and audio models, establish production inference systems, and create robust pipelines that demonstrate the true potential of high-quality data.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and Design: Create solutions using advanced signal processing algorithms and cutting-edge ML models tailored for speech and audio applications.Development: Build production-grade inference algorithms, pipelines, and APIs in collaboration with cross-functional teams to extract valuable insights for our clients.Collaboration: Work alongside our Operations team to gather valuable training and evaluation datasets to enhance our model quality.Architecture: Design systems that ensure durable and resilient inference and evaluations.

About SunoAt Suno, we are revolutionizing the music landscape by harnessing the power of cutting-edge AI technology. Our mission is to enhance creativity and foster musical expression through our innovative platform, which features the groundbreaking Suno Studio—a generative audio workstation designed for everyone from casual creators to professional musicians. Join our mission to empower a global community to craft, share, and experience music like never before.About the RoleAs an integral member of our Professional Creation team, you will contribute to the development of tools that redefine the creative process for artists, songwriters, and producers. Your work will directly influence how music is produced globally, enabling you to leave a lasting impact on the industry.Explore the Suno version of this role here!What You’ll DoDesign and implement engaging web interfaces that facilitate music creation and editing, particularly within our flagship product, Suno Studio.Take full ownership of specific product features, driving them from concept to launch for millions of users worldwide.Enhance the performance, aesthetics, and user experience of our applications, ensuring a delightful interaction for all users.Immerse yourself in the creative process—let your passion for music shine through your work!What You’ll NeedA minimum of 3 years of experience in delivering production-ready web applications.Proficiency in Typescript, React, CSS, and SQL.Demonstrated experience in developing complex, responsive web applications, with the ability to translate designs into scalable code.A deep passion for user experience, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to rapid iteration and improvement.Experience with multi-threaded web applications and WebGL is a plus.Familiarity with DSP and audio frameworks such as Juce is advantageous.A genuine love for music—whether it's listening, composing, or exploring new genres—is essential.A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is required.Additional Notes: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.BenefitsEquity compensation package401(k) plan with a company matchComprehensive health benefitsFlexible work hours and remote work options

About Plaud Inc.Plaud is revolutionizing workplace productivity by creating the world’s most trusted AI work companion. Our innovative note-taking solutions have garnered the love of over 1.5 million users globally since 2023. Our mission is to enhance human intelligence, crafting advanced infrastructure and interfaces that effectively capture and utilize various forms of human input.Based in San Francisco and incorporated in Delaware, Plaud Inc. is at the forefront of human–AI collaboration, blending hardware and software to create groundbreaking solutions. Our commitment to data security and privacy is reinforced by our compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 standards.Discover more about us at https://www.Plaud.ai and follow our journey on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Role overview OpenAI seeks a Systems Engineer to work directly with network, storage, and systems infrastructure. This position involves hands-on support for the core technology stack, ensuring that essential systems remain performant and reliable. Daily work centers on maintaining and improving the backbone that supports OpenAI's operations. The role addresses both immediate technical issues and ongoing infrastructure needs. Key focus areas Manage and optimize network, storage, and systems components Support the stability and efficiency of core infrastructure Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting system performance Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Join Cloudflare as a Principal Systems Engineer, Data, where you will lead innovative projects that enhance our data processing capabilities. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize systems that efficiently handle large-scale data. This role requires a deep understanding of systems engineering principles, strong analytical skills, and a passion for leveraging data to drive decisions. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of our data infrastructure.

Join the City and County of San Francisco as a Principal Information Systems Engineer specializing in Systems! In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced information systems, ensuring the highest levels of performance and security. Collaborate with various departments citywide to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster public service excellence.

At Thinking Machines Lab, our mission is to enhance humanity's potential through the advancement of collaborative general intelligence. We envision a future where everyone can access the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage AI for their individual needs and objectives.As a team of scientists, engineers, and innovators, we have developed some of the most widely utilized AI products, such as ChatGPT and Character.ai, along with open-weight models like Mistral, and popular open-source projects including PyTorch, OpenAI Gym, Fairseq, and Segment Anything.Role OverviewAt Thinking Machines, we adopt a multimodal-first approach, where multimodality is integral to our scientific goals and infrastructure. We are seeking skilled researchers to push the boundaries of audio capabilities. In this role, you will delve into how audio models can facilitate more natural and efficient communication and collaboration by preserving information and accurately capturing user intent.This position requires strong collaboration across pre-training, post-training, and product development with top-tier researchers, infrastructure engineers, and designers. Here, you will have the chance to influence the foundational capabilities of AI systems that will be utilized by millions globally.This role marries fundamental research with practical engineering, as we do not separate these functions internally. You will be expected to write high-performance code as well as engage with technical reports. It is an ideal position for someone who enjoys both extensive theoretical research and hands-on experimentation while laying the groundwork for how AI learns.Note: This is an evergreen role that remains open continuously to gauge interest in this research area. We receive numerous applications, and there may not always be an immediate match for your skills and experience. Nevertheless, we encourage you to apply, as we routinely review applications and reach out as new opportunities arise. You are welcome to reapply if you gain additional experience, but please avoid applying more frequently than every six months. Occasionally, we also post specific roles for distinct project or team needs, in which case you are welcome to apply directly alongside an evergreen submission.

About Liquid AILiquid AI, a pioneering company spun out of MIT CSAIL, is at the forefront of developing general-purpose AI systems that operate efficiently across various platforms, from data center accelerators to on-device hardware. Our commitment to low latency, minimal memory usage, privacy, and reliability allows us to partner with some of the most esteemed enterprises in consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services. As we experience rapid growth, we are seeking exceptional talent to join our innovative journey.The OpportunityJoin our cutting-edge Audio team, where we are developing advanced speech-language models capable of handling Speech-to-Text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), and speech-to-speech tasks within a unified architecture. This pivotal role supports applied audio model development, directly collaborating with the technical lead to deliver production systems that operate on-device under real-time constraints. You will take ownership of key workstreams encompassing data pipelines, evaluation systems, and customer deployments. If you are eager to tackle unique technical challenges within a small, elite team where your contributions are impactful, this is the role for you.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking an individual who:Builds first, theorizes later: You prioritize shipping working systems over theoretical models; production-grade code is your default.Owns outcomes end-to-end: You take full responsibility for everything from data pipelines to customer deployments and don't shy away from challenges.Thrives under constraints: On-device, low-latency, memory-constrained environments motivate you. You view constraints as opportunities for innovative design.Ramps quickly on new territory: You are comfortable closing knowledge gaps swiftly and actively seek feedback to drive results.The WorkDevelop and scale data pipelines for audio model training, including preprocessing, augmentation, and quality filtering at scale.Design, implement, and maintain evaluation systems that assess multimodal performance across both internal and public benchmarks.Fine-tune and adapt audio models to cater to customer-specific use cases, taking charge from requirement gathering through to deployment.Contribute production code to the core audio repository while collaborating closely with infrastructure and research teams.Facilitate experimentation under real hardware constraints, transitioning smoothly between customer-focused projects and core development initiatives.

Join DoorDash Labs as a Senior Systems Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating our advanced delivery platforms. You will define precise system requirements and interfaces that unite our hardware, software, and operational teams into a cohesive, reliable system. Your expertise will help translate high-level business objectives into actionable engineering specifications, ensuring our delivery solutions meet rigorous performance, safety, and regulatory standards. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in complex system development, particularly in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or similar safety-critical fields. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, leveraging your systems-level thinking to drive impactful results.

At Inngest, our Systems Engineers are the architects behind the backbone of our platform, crafting a robust execution layer, an efficient queueing system, and scalable state stores that interlink seamlessly. This role presents an exciting opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges while deriving immense satisfaction from your contributions.About Us: Inngest is pioneering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges faced by developers. Our mission is to create first-of-its-kind tools that enhance the daily workflow of developers, prioritizing user experience and performance. A strong product-centric mindset and a passion for developer tools are essential for success in this role.The Role: A successful Systems Engineer at Inngest must possess a blend of generalist and specialist skills. You will collaborate with our team to enhance the functionality of our queueing system (including debounce and concurrency mechanisms), manage vast amounts of data in our state store, and refine the API layers that facilitate user interactions. Your work will have a direct impact on millions of developers, and you will engage closely with designers, engineers, and founders to optimize user experience.Note: This position requires overlapping working hours with US PST. While residing in the San Francisco Bay Area is preferred, exceptional candidates from anywhere in the United States will be considered. Our engineering team operates in-person several days a week in San Francisco.

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Designed by innovators for innovators, CoreWeave provides a robust platform of advanced technology and exceptional teams, empowering organizations to confidently build and scale AI solutions. As a trusted partner for leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave integrates unmatched infrastructure performance with extensive technical expertise, driving innovation and transforming compute capabilities into actionable results. Since its inception in 2017, CoreWeave has rapidly advanced, becoming a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Explore more at www.coreweave.com.What You’ll Do:Description of the TeamThe IT Business Systems (GTM) team at CoreWeave is responsible for the application stack that facilitates the entire customer journey—from lead generation to quoting and cash collection. This team designs and manages systems that underpin a rapidly growing AI cloud business, collaborating closely with Revenue Operations, Marketing Operations, Finance, Billing, and Customer Experience to deliver scalable, compliant, and automated workflows.About the role:As a Senior Salesforce Engineer, you will take on a pivotal role as a hands-on technical leader, tasked with designing, building, and operating Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud, Revenue Cloud/CPQ, and GTM integrations. You will tackle high-impact projects including post-acquisition system integrations, the implementation of a new usage-based billing platform, and enhancements within quoting, forecasting, and revenue operations. This role demands deep expertise in CPQ workflows while also overseeing broader platform architecture and integrations with finance and GTM systems. You will work cross-functionally with GTM, Finance, and IT leadership to create scalable, dependable solutions that position CoreWeave for continued success.

Join our innovative team at Mindlance as a Systems Engineer. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in systems architecture and design to create cutting-edge solutions that drive our technology forward. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, we are dedicated to ensuring our innovative products are effectively monetized to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our Financial Engineering team works closely with the Go-To-Market (GTM) and Finance departments to continuously adapt our billing architecture to align with our dynamic internal requirements.About the OpportunityWe are seeking a talented Engineering Manager to oversee and enhance the workflows that drive quoting, tracking, and fulfillment for all OpenAI sales. This role is pivotal in developing essential billing and invoicing capabilities while collaborating on customer-facing billing experiences to uphold financial integrity, ensure auditability, and provide a seamless onboarding and billing journey for enterprise clients.Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on automating order management, prioritizing reliability, accuracy, and a positive customer onboarding experience.Own the design and roadmap for order data flows into various downstream systems, including internal provisioning, billing, invoicing, and revenue management.Create and maintain resilient workflows that automate entitlements, provisioning, usage controls, SKU attribution, invoice generation, and revenue recognition—streamlining processes while maximizing accuracy and traceability.Enhance the accuracy and timeliness of provisioning, billing, and invoicing through automation, validation, and reconciliation, reducing manual intervention.Establish robust operational practices (observability, alerting, runbooks, on-call) to ensure system health with minimal human oversight.Collaborate extensively with Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Support, Product, Security, and Compliance teams to translate complex requirements into resilient, auditable workflows.Navigate ambiguous problem spaces and evolving product offerings, creating scalable frameworks and abstractions as OpenAI's commercial footprint grows.Uphold high engineering standards through technical direction, design reviews, mentoring, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.Exhibit strong leadership by mentoring engineers, recruiting and retaining top talent, managing stakeholder expectations, and balancing customer needs with deliverable realities.You Will Excel in This Role If You:Possess a passion for leading engineering teams and driving process improvements.Have a proven track record of managing complex engineering projects and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.Enjoy tackling challenges with innovative solutions while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

Join the dynamic team at the City and County of San Francisco as a Senior Information Systems Engineer specializing in Systems. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to enhance our technological infrastructure across multiple city departments, driving efficiency and innovation.Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining complex information systems while ensuring optimal performance and security. You will collaborate with diverse teams to identify system requirements and develop solutions that meet the needs of our community.

Airbnb connects millions of hosts and guests, offering stays and experiences in locations around the world. Since 2007, the company has helped over 2 billion guest arrivals discover new places and cultures. Role Overview The BizTech team at Airbnb is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer focused on Oracle EPM Planning systems. This role plays a key part in supporting the Finance team, acting as the technical architect and primary developer for the EPM environment. Main Responsibilities Design and develop scalable Oracle EPM solutions for Finance Budgeting and Forecasting. Build and refine financial forecasting models. Drive process improvements using AI technologies. Integrate EPM with data warehouse systems. Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions within Oracle EPM.